Vintage Accents in Modern Bathrooms: How a Touch of Timelessness Will Enhance Your Modern Aesthetic

Bathroom technology and design have thankfully come a long way in the last century, giving us more comfortable, utilitarian, and efficient furniture. Bulky vanities, ugly shower heads, and inefficient toilets have given way to sleek cabinets, beautiful chrome fixtures, and super efficient toilets! A fresh coat of paint and simple lighting have taken over the home decor trend by...

Summer Bathrooms: Beautiful rooms to retreat from the heat

Refresh in a bathroom that's pretty and ready for summer!Sometimes the only way to restore yourself from the summer heat is a nice cool shower! So make sure your bathroom this summer is outfitted to be your own personal oasis. Lighter textiles, like sheer drapes and turkish towels, are more suited for the summer heat and humidity.via DecoistI love this...

Nate Berkus: His NYC Greenwich Village Penthouse

Nate Berkus just sold his chic NYC penthouse for $10 MillionIf you stay up to date with home decor news you probably already know that Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent sold their NYC penthouse apartment in Greenwich village recently.  I figured it was therefore a good time to revisit since it's soon to be packed up and vacated!The foyer...

Why I love the look of shiplap!

Farmhouse style Kid's Homework Area by Postbox Designs, $20 DIY rug tutorial, shiplap wall tutorial, no-sew curtain idea:
If anyone has every seen the famous HGTV show Fixer Upper, you have seen shiplap plenty of times! I have to agree with Joanna when it comes to shiplap. It is simply beautiful.Don't know what shiplap is? It's a rough-sawn pine paneling often used in barns and historic homes.via postboxdesignsThere are certain times when I love it more though. Like...

Beautiful and Classic interiors: Interior design by Kate Marker

Kate Marker Interiors blends the old and the newI'm having a serious designer crush on Kate Marker Interiors.  As I'm sure many of you know, raising a toddler adds serious chaos to your life, both mentally and physically.  The constant picking up of toys on top of being there 24/7 to tend to your little one's beck and call...

Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Rug Showroom Nazmiyal
Rugs have always been a great way to incorporate different colors and styles in a room and have always been one of my favorite things to shop for. This is when I miss New York the most. Shopping in New York is unlike any other shopping! There's one store in particular that I miss the most! Nazmiyal has some of...

2016 Interior Design Trend: Pretty Pastel Interiors

Pastel interiors inspirationIf pastels are done right, I love them.  If not, I loathe them.  The need to be cool and sophisticated, not sweet and sugary.  Below is some inspiration I found for interiors that use pastels in a fresh and hip way.The super soft and muted tones in the rug and on the walls are like a breath...

An elegant bohemian loft

A stylish and sophisticated loft in PhiladelphiaElegant and bohemian aren't normally two styles you necessarily see together, but done right they make quite the beautiful pair!  This loft is the work of Design Manifest, and isn't new to the blogosphere, but worth a revisit! All photos are from Design Manifest.Stark white walls are the canvas, but you'll find ample...

How a chair can change a room.

Amber Interiors - Before + After: Client Second Times A Charm. Photos by Tessa Neustadt:
It's amazing how a simple thing like a chair can completely change the entire personality of a room. It can evoke a feeling of comfort or simply define a certain style you were going for. via amberinteriordesignvia lovegrowswildvia dustjacket-atticvia beckiowensvia amberinteriordesignSo when you are thinking about the feeling, the style, and the look you are going for in a room, don't think that a chair...

The many uses of a rug!

Bursting With Plants, a 1910 Portland Foursquare for a Florist and Barista (via Bloglovin.com ):
There are plenty of ways to use a rug in a home that might give you a new perspective on what kind of rugs you choose! I love a rug that has a deeper meaning than just it's beauty. There are so many antique and vintage rugs that bring a sense of history to a room.via bloglovinThere are rugs whose...